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Endocrine Surgery

Laryngeal Dysfunction After Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: 202BC

    Moderator(s)

  • Vaninder K. Dhillon, MD

    Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
    Johns Hopkins University
    Chevy Chase, MD, United States

    • Panelist(s)

  • David L. Steward, MD

    H.B. Broidy Professor and Chair
    University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
    Cincinnati, OH, United States

  • CM

    Caitlin P. McMullen, MD

    Associate Member
    Moffitt Cancer Center
    Tampa, FL, United States

Disclosure(s):
Vaninder K. Dhillon, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
David L. Steward, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This panel discussion will explain the diversity of presentations surrounding laryngeal dysfunction after thyroid and parathyroid surgery. The panel will discuss the role of early recognition, laryngeal examination and treatment for patients with concern based upon intraoperative findings and/or symptoms. Laryngeal dysfunction after thyroid and parathyroid surgery may present as voice, swallow, cough, globus and everything in between. This session will host a few cases that present representative and nuanced examples of laryngeal dysfunction after surgery and how examination and treatment may be initiated

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Explain various forms of laryngeal dysfunction that may present after thyroid and parathyroid surgery

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Demonstrate the next steps in assessment of laryngeal dysfunction and what types of diagnostics are required to do so

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Analyze different treatment options based upon guideline recommendations

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Laryngeal dysfunction takes many forms after thyroid and parathyroid surgery. The spectrum of case presentations that exist should be noted and identified, so that they are appropriately addressed to improve quality of life and outcomes.